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Benson from HHHS is looking for a forever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Benson from Helping Hands Humane Society would love to find a new home. He’s a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix and came into the shelter as a stray. The shelter says Benson is a ‘people-person’ and would be best suited in a one-pet home.
Student makes threat at Shawnee County high school
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Education officials sent a message back to parents of teens at a Shawnee County high school Friday of an alleged threat made by one of its students. Tiffanie Kinsch with Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 told 27 News in a written statement that a threat was made by a student […]
NWS Suddenly Issues Urgent Warning of Dangerous Heat for Missouri
We already knew that a heat wave was incoming for Missouri and much of the Midwest early next week, but now the National Weather Service is sounding the alarm that temperatures and the heat index are now expected to rise to dangerous levels. While we'll begin to feel the heat...
HaysMed welcomes new hospitalist, Anum Khan, MD
HaysMed is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Anum Khan to our medical team. Dr. Khan is a board-certified physician with specialized training in internal and hospital medicine. Her dedication to excellence is further demonstrated through her extensive internal medicine residency in Chicago, IL, where she trained at the...
Community clothing give-away at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - A Community Clothing Give-Away will take place on Saturday, August 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 102 W. Jackson in Pittsburg, across from Taco Bell.
Kansas Football Faces Unexpectedly Tough Schedule Ahead
Kansas football's schedule is considered one of the easiest in the Big 12, but experts warn that it may be more challenging than anticipated. With all "home" games being held at neutral sites due to stadium construction, the Jayhawks will face unique challenges. Iowa State and West Virginia, both of which have strong fan bases, present potential obstacles. The Big 12 is noted for its competitive balance this season, meaning unexpected challenges could arise as the season progresses.
KWU unveils renovated dining hall after six-month overhaul
On Friday, Aug. 23, Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) celebrated the nearly complete six-month renovation of Shriwise Dining into the new Bieber Dining Hall. "We expanded into space next to it [Shriwise] so we could enlarge the space," said KWU President Matt Thompson. "We went back to the studs, gutted, started again, took walls out so we could create a whole new floor plan and experience."
McPherson High School Hires Five-Time State Champ Daryl Hoelting as New Head Softball Coach
McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School announced earlier this week the new hire of Daryl Hoelting, who will take the position as their new head softball coach. Hoelting heads to McPherson following 24 years of experience coaching high school softball and multiple years at the college level. His experience includes five state championships, four runners-up finishes, 16 regional championships, 17 league championships, and a 90% win percentage. He also holds the state record with 72 consecutive wins at one point.
Daily Delivery: X account poses as Kansas State recruiter, DMs with prospects
A Kansas State football representative posted this week on X (formerly Twitter), that an X account was posing as a Kansas State recruiting representative. However, the worst part is that this person also sent direct messages to high school prospects inviting them to visit K-State. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP...
Five Below opens doors Friday
The Emporia Pavillions has yet another storefront open to the public as of Friday morning. Five Below had its grand opening Friday and store manager Cassie Wright says unlocking the doors to the public was a rewarding moment for her and her staff. Five Below offers items such as clothing,...
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Angels fly across Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Frontiers in Flight Air Show takes off Saturday, August 24, at McConnell Air Force Base. The show runs from 9 am. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. McConnell started moving its aircraft on Wednesday to make way for incoming aircraft that arrived on Thursday.
Students react to the closing of D.P. Dough in Aggieville
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to remove unverified statements that were included in its print version. Since its opening as Calios in 2018, D.P. Dough’s famous calzones, wings and cheese stix made it a fan-favorite in Aggieville because of its late hours and close proximity to the bars. However, after a temporary closure last semester, the business permanently closed over the summer.
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